Who we are
WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation is the leading charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins.
Our vision is a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free.
We care deeply about whales and dolphins, and we share this passion with our supporters.
Our work is backed by robust research, science and philosophy.
What we do
We are ambitious, impactful, and internationally respected.
We work globally through campaigns, lobbying, advising governments, conservation projects, field research, rescue, education and much more.
We bring together, and work hand-in-hand with, businesses, philanthropists, scientists, NGOs, governments and grassroots communities to find solutions to the problems faced by whales and dolphins.
In Australia, we are based in Adelaide with a particular focus on the city's famous Port River dolphins.
Latest news and insights
Fin whaling in Iceland resumes
Two whaling ships have left port in Iceland to hunt fin whales for the first time in two years despite dwindling support within the country for this brutal and outdated practice. The first of up to 150 fin whales have already been hunted down and killed by Iceland’s only remaining fin whaling company, Hvalur hf.…
Massive whale graveyard discovered
Whale skeleton credit Craig Smith NOAA Where do whales go to die? Scientists have discovered a huge 700 mile long underwater ‘graveyard’ four miles down in the south-eastern Indian Ocean. The final resting place for hundreds of whales was found in a range of undersea trenches known as the Diamantina fracture zone and some of…
Captive whales under threat may now move to Spain and US
Thirty beluga whales under threat of death if they could not be moved from a marine park in Canada may now be shipped to a number of other captivity facilities after previous plans to move them to China were halted for welfare reasons. Marineland in Canada was seeking to send the belugas it holds captive…
How you can help
We can only make a difference thanks to the support of thousands of people around the world.
From donating to adopting, skydiving, swims and beach cleans, there are lots of ways you can get involved to help our work for these amazing creatures.
We are supported by individuals, video gamers, trusts, philanthropists, and corporates who share our passion and values. All supporting our efforts to make the ocean a clean and safe place for whales and dolphins to live in.
Support our work - Adopt a dolphin
Adopt a dolphin today!
Choose a named dolphin living in Australia to adopt.
Get regular updates with fascinating insights into their lives of the Port River dolphins…
Adopt a dolphin today!
Get regular updates with fascinating insights into the lives of the famous Port River dolphins…
The Port River dolphins
Find out about these amazing creatures. They are one of the few dolphin populations living in an urban environment and face numerous threats to their survival.
Coordinated teams on a worldwide mission
We’re protecting whales and dolphins with a truly global effort. Our teams are based in the UK, USA, Australia and Germany.
Our successes
We've had some major successes over the last 30 years, make a real difference for the lives of whales and dolphins in Australia and elsewhere.
Annual Review
Read about what our supporters have helped us achieve for whales and dolphins during the past year.